Contractor Mistake

[LMA]

If it's a contract then he has to bite it. So if he doesn't finish the job you can sue him. I suggest you find a way to work it out, maybe split the cost or something similar.

[Merch]

Most of the contractors I know usually just quote their labor cost and not the price of materials. With that said, the contractor agreed with both and should be held to the contractor.

I find it interesting that he is willing to sacrifice future business from you for more money today.

I had an electirician at my house for some work and was happy with him and he has gotten 2 other jobs from me. He didn't whine, he came in and did the job, and I have already recommended him to a few people.

[snafu]

did you do your job, call his references and BBB? If the cost of materials increased during the period between contract signed and completion date, I'd opt to work it out. If he just made-up numbers I'd be less co operative. Did he subcontract the electrician without checking requirements?

[disneysteve]

If the cost of materials increased during the period between contract signed and completion date, I'd opt to work it out. If he just made-up numbers I'd be less co operative.

How would you know? When I hire a contractor and he quotes me a price, I have no idea if what he is charging for parts is accurate. I don't go out and price everything myself. That's his job.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

Now I'm just pissed and scheduled another company to come out and fix the system.

We decided he has till the scheduled repair on Wednesday 12-2. Then we'll sue him small claims for not finishing the repair. We will then file with the IRS a tax form as well for paying for a job not completed.